IDEX 2017: Rheinmetall's Leopard Advanced Technology Demonstrator (ATD)

Christopher F Foss talks us through the modular systems of the ATD from Rheinmetall Defence.

[@mackalack1019]

I'm always inspired by Mr. Foss' overcoming his tragic disability of having a mouth full of marbles. Truly amazing

[@thatdutchguy2882]

But the drink he can't overcome.

[@tasman006]

The 120mm L55 not only has better range but has 30% better muzzle velocity giving it better penetration over the 120mm L44.

[@SuperGeronimo999]

*if used with the same ammo

[@SuperGeronimo999]

Exactly. Many countries use the DM53, but only the US L/44 is equipped with the brilliant M829.

[@hazardous458]

SuperGeronimo999 Us uses a heavily modified l44 so I wouldn’t consider it l44 anymore

[@AmazingAce]

Excellent work as always sir.

[@mengelmoesNL]

Best looking tank.

[@SuperGeronimo999]

i.imgur.com/nEfQ6IS.jpg

[@sagichnichtsowiesonicht7326]

i wonder what it would look like with a 2A5 turret

[@Abdul.Wahab.R]

When we gonna see the PL-01

[@bartus19856]

Like @Conrad White said: never and that's because it was based on a CV90 (more specifically CV90120-T) which Poland won't be buying. Besides it's futuristic look was a hoax from the begining because it wasn't designed by Obrum and BAE Systems themselves but by some graphic designer studio that has none or very vague knowledge about designing military vehicles and even Obrum themselves stated that if the production would start the final vehicle was suposed to look more "traditional" - probably like a slightly modified CV90120-T. And lastly polish MoD abandoned the "gepard" programe from which the PL-01 was to be derived from two or three months ago stating that the price of such a vehicle would be to high and that a limit of weight (no more than 35 tons) could not provide the assumed level of crew protection - was suposed to have a Stanag 4569 level 5+ protection from the front and level 4 allaround, not to mention it wouldn't whitstand a hit from a traditional tank. The "gepard" programe is suposed to be replaced by two other programes: i dont remember the names but one of them states that poland will for now procure more traditional tanks (gen.3 or something that could be called gen. 3+) probably leo2 modernised to a 2PL standard or higher (if possible) - at first Poland rejected the possibility of buying from Spain 50 of their old stored leo 2a4 due to their poor technical condition but now this idea has returned which would allow Poland to withdraw from service some of the oldest T-72's or if there is no leo2's availible there is a possibility to obtain a new new type of tank probably built on license - maybe korean K2 or turkish Altay. And also will be awaiting for the 4 th gen. tanks (Poland coniders joining the leo3 programe). And the other programe is from what i've read conected with yet another programe of a new IFV called "borsuk" - which was suposed to develop two versions: amphibious and non-amphibious - now it's only one version the non-amphibious one and the weight limit was raised to 40 tons (suposedly it will offer the same or higher level of protection as the german Puma IFV).

[@potatoraider7320]

Well, T-14 Armata was the First to service with Thermal Stealth.

[@jonny2954]

T-14 Armata isn't the first in service with thermal/IR reducing technology.

[@h.p.6223]

Oooh, I'm batman and yes I would like one of these Alfred! (lol I'm joking, great video!)

[@Warhorse469]

I really wish the ADF replaced the M1 with these.

[@hakancelik7842]

leo aselsan new generasyon ???

[@thomasborgsmidt304]

Have You handled a tank in a new and WRONG way.

[@regispotasio4657]

..bom